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The Power of Knitting by Loretta Napoleoni explores the profound impact of knitting on our lives, showing how the simple act of purl and stitch can empower, heal, and connect us. From calming anxiety to fostering creativity, knitting is revealed as both a personal refuge and a cultural force.
Tracing knitting’s influence through history, Napoleoni journeys from ancient Egypt and Peru to modern Mongolia, highlighting social, political, and economic movements shaped by the craft. Stories of spinning bees, knitting spies, and yarnbombing illustrate how knitting has been used as a tool for change, protest, and community.
Combining neuroscience, personal memoir, and practical creativity, the book proves knitting’s therapeutic benefits on mind and body. As a bonus, it includes ten simple yet iconic patterns, offering readers a hands-on way to experience the empowering spirit of knitting.
About the Designer: Loretta Napoleoni is a life-long knitter, economist, consultant, and author whose books on global finance have been translated into 21 languages. Her work with the International Monetary Fund, commodities markets, and international research has taken her around the world, always with a knitting project in hand. She divides her time between London and Rome, with regular visits to the US.
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